Squares and Rectangles

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Formula for Area of Squares and Rectangles
Area = Length * Width


Example:
Find the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 feet and a width of 15 feet.
Area = 10 * 15
Area = 150 feet

Here is a video to help you understand how to find the area of squares and rectangles a little better.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYpUJ-flW4Q

Visit this website for extra explanation on area of a square.
http://www.mathopenref.com/squarearea.html

Visit this website for extra explanation on area of a rectangle.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol1/area_rectangle.html